The Barn Brasserie in Colchester

The chief shouting at the front of house staff, in an patronising way created an awful atmosphere in the restaurant and ruined our dining experience

Had a lovely meal here and with a great Elvis tribute act too!! Will definitely be coming back soon

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with family.

My son had his wedding reception there yesterday. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

I decided to book The Barn for my Wife and I as we were celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary. Having never visited before, I thought it would be nice due to the venue and also there being a Beatles tribute band performing. I am so glad I booked as we both had an amazing evening. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was tasty and hot and the atmosphere was perfect. We was also surprised with a dessert with a message for our anniversary which was a lovely touch. The Beatles band were really good and really added to our special evening. Thank you for having us, we will definitely be returning!

Great Food Great Service Great staff 100% recommendation to try this little Gem

Very accommodating in change of slight of main course delicious dropped a point I chose the pudding sorry Chef

Excellent venue, staff, food & entertainment.

We went to a wedding here and it was a great venue for that

We had a great evening of private dining for my sisters hen. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food was really yummy and well presented. Everyone enjoyed it. There was 24 for us and the room was a great size. We had pre-ordered wine to have with our meals and they made sure everyone was topped up. We all had a great evening.

Brilliant place. Been many times Will be back

Absolutely brilliant evening. The staff were all wonderful, the food was just excellent and the party atmosphere was fantastic.

Disappointing! Came here a couple of years ago for a wedding and the food was lovely. This visit was for a smaller family do. Due to intolerances of egg and dairy I chose vegan options. Everyone else’s meals came out first and they looked good, lots of food on the plate. Side plates of cauliflower cheese came out too which I couldn’t have. My vegan meal was a huge let down! A so called vegan stack which quite frankly was more of a splat, a few thin slices of vegetables, certainly no where near any kind of value for money. It could have had a few new potatoes and maybe some green beans or asparagus to actually make it a meal, because it was more like a starter! The brownie was ok. I’m still hungry and not impressed!

Would not recommend this restaurant at all. The quality of the food is not at all good and very poor value for money. Went for lunch with friends would definitely not go back again under the current ownership/ management

We went for brunch and were welcomed upon entrance very warmly by the staff. As soon as we sat down we were poured a glass of cold water, a lovely welcome. We ordered one full English and one pancake with fruit. The full English was nice and well executed, they mistakenly forgot the hash browns so I had to ask, but staff was super kind and fast in fixing the little hiccup, and the hash brown were remarkably good as were homemade. The location is super welcoming and very rustic, as it’s located in an old barn with the intriguing wood structure from back when it supposedly was built. Prices are fair for the service and the quality of food. Super recommended for brunch as it usually is quiet at that time and you get the most of you the place.

This was a belated birthday meal with family for my wife. We had a function room which was very nice as was the venue in general. Food was distinctly average and in some cases not hot, I had a completely overcooked and tough burger...... What was disappointing was on inspection the wine bottles were from a budget supermarket with their brand name clearly labelled on the back of the bottles. Service however was excellent, I did feel for the serving staff as they were not responsible for what came out of the kitchen. Review by notveryhairybiker.

My favourite restaurant in Essex. We came here for my wife's 40th and our wedding anniversary. It didn't disappoint! Great service from Miriam and the young trainee(whose name I didn't catch) added with a relaxed atmosphere, where conversation could flow easily without it being too noisy. The talented pianist added to the nice ambience. Food tasty and excellent as ever. Good range in vegetarian options as well. Their added touch at the end by presenting us with two hand piped chocolate and ice cream messages for our respective occasions was a nice and touching bonus. Thank You.

We hired one of their rooms for our private gathering. Thought the vegan option was limited in size compared to the non vegan options.

Came for an evening meal with my partner for her birthday. The decor of the establishment is nothing short of fantastic and boasts a warm and inviting environment. The food was absolutely exceptional and that’s coming from a rosette level chef myself. To top it off the service was efficient, punctual and all wait staff were on top form. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a refined evening.

I was a guest at The Barn on Saturday 6th July, for the wedding reception/breakfast of a family member. The wedding service had been a truly wonderful occasion and I was really looking forward to further celebrations with family and friends. On arrival at The Barn, it was clear that this was a venue which prides itself on keeping its standards high: the car park and the surrounding environs are very well-kept and cared for. Entering The Barn it was clear that a huge amount of care and attention had been invested in the space. Tables were beautifully set, the lighting and the general ambience were lovely. I was immediately struck by the attention of the excellent hospitality team: circulating with trays of canapes (so delicious!) and Prosecco and soft drinks. As the afternoon proceeded, I was so impressed by all of the hospitality squad. Their efficiency, attentiveness and attention to detail was brilliant. The gentleman who was coordinating the whole process was so on top of his game - there were spreadsheets! Every one of the team gave 100% - I know from experience how very hard it can be to get everything right on the day. The team did brilliantly. The canapes were super-delicious: our starter of warm goats' cheese and fig was so good (I think there was an alternative starter of soup for those who can't eat cheese); the lemon sorbet afterwards was absolutely the best I've ever eaten; the main course of chicken supreme with a gorgeous seeded mustard sauce was outstanding: delivering food of this quality to over 100 people is a real challenge. The vegetables were super, and well cooked and presented. Desert of chocolate brownie, with cream, ice cream and fresh strawberry was gorgeous. Throughout the afternoon, the team were 100% attentive and responsive to every table, topping up glasses, removing unwanted cutlery and glasses. And they did everything with warmth and efficiency. That's quite something in such a busy environment! My sincere thanks and congratulations to all at The Barn, but especially to all the hospitality team. You were incredible! I live in Yorkshire but if I come down to Essex again I'm definitely coming back to see you. I know the bride and groom, and family, are frequent dinner guests so I hope I will see you again soon.

Our meal at The Barn Brasserie was simply delightful. Each dish was not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty. The high-quality food offers great value for money. The decor inside the barn is charming and adds to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. One of the standout features is the versatile dress code – whether you come in casual attire or all dressed up, you’ll feel comfortable and right at home. I wholeheartedly recommend The Barn Brasserie for an excellent night out. It's the ideal place for enjoying delicious food, a pleasant ambiance, and creating wonderful memories.

We had a wonderful meal at The Barn Brasserie, an experience that satisfied and impressed us. Each course was not only beautifully presented but also tasted delicious. The food quality here is truly top-notch, making the Barn an exceptional value for the price. The internal decor adds a unique charm to the barn, creating a warm and inviting ambience that enhances the dining experience. What sets this place apart is its relaxed dress code – whether dressed casually or all glammed up, you’ll feel right at home. Overall, I highly recommend The Barn Brasserie for a fantastic night out. It’s the perfect spot for an evening of great food, a lovely atmosphere, and wonderful memories.

Absolutely beautiful, amazing food, we will be visiting again.. thank you..

My daugther had her wedding hear everything was perfect staff very helpful and organised food and wine amazing

This place is beautiful, friendly and amazing. The staff were kind and friendly despite being short. The food was amazing, we will definitely make it date night spot.

I hate the feeling of being ripped off, but this is how I feel. The food is nothing special at all. A £35 tough steak you could have bought for £15 in other restaurants. I ordered an £18 curry, I got a small fist sized amount of tasteless bland sweet potatoe & a hard nan bread from a packet. Constantly asking if we wanted more expensive drinks. Would not leave a water jug on the table. Gave us each one slice of loaf bread with our meal, no rolls. Tough lamb, tough steaks, tasteless curry. What a rip off. Avoid!

Lovely Sunday lunch with good food and service from all staff from managers to the waiting staff really want to please. Nice setting with lovely piano music playing in the background and tables spread out so not sitting on top of others .

Very nice Sunday roast, great service and staff but particularly enjoyed the live jazz piano and saxophone from the resident mucians it made for a lovely atmosphere and a true pleasure to listen to over dinner! Would highly recommend

Great food, amazing venue, perfect for business events and made hosting so much easier having such attentive staff. Very close to the A12 so great location and tons of parking. Couldn't fault it. Thank you.

My Graddaughter held her wedding here on 16th May 2024. I have nothing but praise for this wonderful venue. The food was first class and there was so much of it . The staff were all very attentive , polite and friendly. The whole atmosphere was truly beautiful. Thank you to all staff who made our day so memorable .

Had a great day at my friends wedding reception....thank you...

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding here. It held the full service, followed by the usual accompaniments - prosecco and canapés, sit down 4 course meal etc. The food was superbly prepared, cooked and served. The Beef Wellington was amazing !!. Recommended venue for all kinds of celebrations !! 🍾 🍷🥂🍻

Went here for a wedding reception. Really good food and service.

Sadly the Barn Brasserie did not live up to our expectations, Service was slow. Wine was not poured and left out of reach of diners who had to get up, retrieve it and pour for themselves. Starters ok - nothing out of the ordinary. Loud and noisy young children nearby who did not remain seated. Main courses ok, dauphinoise potatoes undercooked. Towards the end of the meal when there were fewer guests in the restaurant, the staff appeared to be setting up the restaurant for the following morning’s brunch service. Unfortunately this led to a continued period of chair/table moving/scraping/banging which was very distracting and not the atmosphere we were looking for. Puddings were lovely but one diner had a hair in their pudding and did not want to make a fuss so left it on the side of the plate. We were not asked during the meal if we would like further drinks apart from water at one point and were then left unattended for at least 15 minutes following pudding completion with no-one removing the plates nor asking if we would like anything else to drink or perhaps have a coffee. In the end we attracted attention to ask for the bill. It felt like the staff were keen for us to leave so we went back to the hotel for further wine and coffee instead. I could be mistaken but upon looking up the £26.99 bottle of Malbec, the label looked identical to one sold in Aldi for around £5. The table we were seated at was near the bathrooms and every time someone used the hand dryer we could hear it. An absolutely beautiful Essex barn setting but all in all an underwhelming experience and would not return nor feel comfortable recommending.

We arrived after booking and were shown to the bistro across the courtyard as there was a wedding on. This was told to when we booked the table. Our server was polite and we started with a Vesper Martini and a beer and moved on to Scotch egg and scallops , both were cooked perfectly. Main course, we both had the grilled halibut, which I have to say, was one of the best pieces of fish I’ve had in a long time. Can’t wait to return.

We visited for Christmas Day Dinner 2023, we booked 6 months in advance and thought we would pay the extra premium in costings due to it being a special occasion. It was also my 40th Birthday on Xmas Day itself. We were a family of 6 and paid nearly £700 for this experience. When we arrived the table was running late, we were not bothered as we were the last sitting on our table and had a drink. We were taken to our seat. The Barn itself was presented beautifully the table itself was not. There were no extra decorations, just a normal place setting with a cheap cracker plonked on the middle of each space. No condiments, not even the basics of salt and pepper, no candles, centrepiece. Extremely lack lustre and underwhelming for the price paid. We then placed a drinks order to which we waited nearly 40 minutes to arrive. During this time we were offered a thin slice of bread but again waited nearly 20 minutes for the butter after asking repeatedly to different members of staff, who did not know where the butter was kept, so just chose to not come back to our table. We were then presented with our starters. Most of the party had ordered prawn cocktails. We counted 6 small prawns on one meal, with a chunk of iceberg lettuce. There was no presentation, far too much seafood sauce, this was probably to hide the fact there were no prawns!! At this point we were getting quite agitated, our waitress agreed that the service was lacking as was the food and bought us a bottle of Rose wine (complimentary) i looked at the bottle it was an Aldi wine that costs £4.50 (just to note: this would later be held against us when speaking to the dreadful Customer Services team when making our complaint) Then for our main meal. Some of the party had beef and others Turkey. The meat was nice but would not have fed a toddler. The potatoes dry and again the portion sizes were shocking. The vegetables were boiled, we received nothing that was roasted, just broccoli, beans and carrots, cheap and cheerful and an obvious way of the Barn yet again cutting costs although charging the customer a premium rate. We also had pre ordered two cauliflower cheeses at an extra cost, these were inedible and had to be sent back. No alternative was offered. The desserts were ok, small but edible, unlike the previous two courses! The Coffees and Mince pies were forgotten, but at this point we were all too deflated to even care. Just to add throughout our meal service we could here arguing from the kitchen and staff quite visibly getting upset at the lack of organisation and support they were getting from management. An awful atmosphere to be in and certainly completely unacceptable. We were really upset, disappointed and angry at the Barn and asked to speak to the manager. Dimitrious came over and we expressed our complete lack of satisfaction. He explained that they had hired temps in for Christmas Day, this is why the service wasn’t up to their normal standard. All 6 of us heard him say this, he later denied the conversation. We have since been battling with the Barn for compensation and to acknowledge their service was far below what had been promised. After looking into various routes (even taking them to the small claims court) all we could get from them was £75 of our original payment of £700. Customer Services is non existent, they don’t listen and have no empathy and unfortunately lie for their own gain. I really wish we had done more thorough research and not just looked at the wedding reviews. It seems a continuing trend, that they can’t cope with feeding on mass. Please save your money. We have honestly had better experiences at the Harvester and Miller and Carter for Christmas, at a fraction of the cost. It has been a stressful and time consuming process and unfortunately they still have our money and we only have been left with memories of a very miserable Christmas/Birthday evening.

Beautiful venue and staff amazing. Food delicious with great atmosphere and piano player

Saw the blues brothers very entertaining loved it only thing was the sticky toffee pudding it was disgusting everything else was lovely

We popped in for lunch on-spec and weren't able to eat in the wonderful Barn as they were expecting a wedding party - it looked gorgeous! I hope the sun came out for the happy couple when they arrived! We were shown to the dining room across the Courtyard and it was simply and elegantly set up for lunches and was really cosy in the April showers! A huge shout out to Shalaine for her warm welcome and excellent service - she was so friendly. We really, really enjoyed our lunches: Gravadlax, Duck Spring Rolls, Herb Crusted Salmon, Beef Wellington, Steak Sandwich, Apple, rhubarb and ginger crumble, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Brownie. All beautifully cooked and presented and no crumbs left - wonderful! We will be back!

The food was poor, for the price we paid we expected better. Non of the courses came out together and we had to wait a long time for every in our party to get their food. We had to ask for conditments, butter, etc several times before the staff brought it to the table. I will not be returning

We hosted my brothers 30th birthday in one of the private dining areas. I cannot fault the team at The Barn. From making the initial enquiry to paying the bill on the night all the staff are a credit to the restaurant.

We visited for Sunday lunch for my partners 40th birthday. We were really happy with the service we received and quality of the food was superb. Great value all round, especially the kids 3 course Sunday lunch. Roast beef sirloin was perfectly cooked, with great flavours, accompanying veg and Yorkshire puds were excellent. We also really enjoyed the deserts! Can’t wait to visit again and try some more dishes. Thank you.

service mediocre food Ditto.mothers day.bacon over cooked, food arrived late and eggs Benedict not pleasant,(wife's) nice coffee. not impressed for £20breakfast.

It was my mothers nineteenth birthday and we attended the Rat pack tribute evening . The singer was excellent and the atmosphere was good. We was welcomed on arrival and shown to our table, we was looked after by a few members of staff but Shalaine was wonderful and provided excellent customer service. The food was well presented hot and of good quality ,everywhere was spotlessly clean. We had a lovely evening and would return in the future. I had a query with my bill Catalin the manager was on hand to resolve the issue and sort the problem out . Would recommend to family and friends.

We booked the Barn for a venue for my Brothers Wake as the place had a lovely feel to it and we felt it was an ideal place to have his send off .. we were told on booking that it would be £25 per head and that this would include a choice of finger buffet foot and a welcome drink . We did receive what was promised but as the waiters took food around if it was not eaten straight away they took it back into the kitchens , full trays were seen being taken back into the kitchen , why they could not leave it out for guests to help themselves no one knows .. not a cheap Venue for an event and will not be using this place again

Had a family meal with a party of 6. All suffered sickness, diarrhoea and stomach cramps within 24 hours. We all did have oysters and was confirmed by drs this is what would have caused the symptoms: The barn did not accept this and have totally denied poisoning us all. Disgusting service. We all had 2 days off work. The barn have not offered anything as compensation, no refund, nothing! Appalling service

The place was excellent perfect in every way! Didn’t really want to go there because we were in a back room as main barn was occupied by a wedding but from the moment we arrived and were met and warmly greeted by Ivan it was great. Food some of the best I’ve eaten in years, great reasonably priced champagne and wine, perfect experience all round Management if you’re reading hang on to Ivan he made it so good, all other staff were pleasant, kitchen guys did amazing too! I hope we’re able to return before too long

Great good. Great staff and made our evening very memorable

Had a wonderful time here with my partner. Brilliant service (especially the young lady that served us this evening...you and the couple next to us were kind and lovely. Atmosphere was elegant and such a beautiful setting with exquisite food. Will make this regular for date and special occasions. My partner and me, would like to thank you all for such a perfect time 💕

Awful. We booked a 1.30 lunch slot on the website. When we arrived a wedding was taking place in the main building. A member of staff directed us to one of the smaller dining rooms for our lunch booking. No staff were present in this dining room. After a considerable time still no one had turned up to serve us. So we left. Maybe don't take lunch bookings if you have no staff to serve regular diners? Or maybe check your website to see if anyone has booked. Very disappointed and we shan't be visiting again.

Fabulous wedding venue, staff were lovely, food was great, drinks prices reasonable.

Christmas Day Lunch: Service was very disappointing, on arrival we were placed on a table that was not laid up properly, cutlery and napkins missing. Food quality and quantity lacking, vegetables very overcooked and lacking in variety. Understaffed leading to items being forgotten or arriving late. Very overpriced taking into consideration quality and service

Visited New Years Day for a birthday brunch with friends. The service was fabulous and the food was delicious. I opted for the pancakes with bacon and sausage; the food was piping hot and was a big portion. They also bought out a dessert for my friends birthday with a candle which was a lovely touch. Cannot fault our visit today!

Four of us arrived early and were seated without delay. First impressions - I haven’t visited in 15 years and the place is stunning. The Christmas Decs only added to the ambience. The staff were welcoming, the place was warm, the music just loud enough but not intrusive. There were only three tables occupied including ours. The tables are set beautifully with crisp linens and gleaming cutlery. Complimentary water was poured without asking which was nice. We were asked regarding allergies. We ordered hot drinks which came quickly. The latte coffees were apparently a little cool for the liking. Tea was fine. We all ordered the Large Full English at £13.99. They came out together, hot, warm plates. What can I say? This has to be in the top 5 breakfasts ever. Two sausage, two bacon, two poached eggs with a lovely soft centre. A huge field mushroom and a homemade hash brown with a hint of garlic and herbs. Whole meal or white toast was provided. The bread was good quality. Baked beans came out in separate ramekins. The ingredients were high quality, no trace of grease on the plate. Absolutely delicious. It was my daughter’s birthday. Staff brought out a complimentary ice cream decorated and sang happy Birthday. The staff here really are top notch. Very professional and friendly. Considering how lovely the venue is, it’s crazy to think that they charge the same price as any other decent breakfast cafe. We will definitely return and will look to try lunch or dinner too. First class job guys!

We had our company Christmas Dinner here. It was at least the 4th time we've come to The Barn. We love it here. The staff were great. Couldn't do enough for us. A special shout out to the invisible heroes, the kitchen staff who produced all our food to a large group, all at the same time (including some special dietary requirements). See you next year.

We has Christmas dinner at The Barn Brasserie this year and we were bitterly disappointed with our experience for a number of reasons. Firstly, it was unclear where we should go or sit on arrival and there was no-one to ask or greet us. It took half an hour to receive our drinks whilst we were waiting for our table. Secondly, we were led to our table in the Colony room, which was not fully set. It didn't have enough chairs and there were no Christmas crackers on the table, there was a complete lack of Christmas cheer. The room looked like, what I can only describe as a swimming pool changing room, and very little effort had been made in terms of Christmas decorations. Once we had complained, the staff suddenly appeared wearing Christmas hats and offered to "find some crackers" as if they had suddenly been reminded it was Christmas day. Both the food and the service was lacking; we were served bread with no butter and had to ask for it twice, two out of six starters came out at least 10 minutes before the others, our main dishes were cold and measly, we had to ask for yorkshire puddings - only to recieve cold, soggy yorkshires and to be told the kitchen had run out of brussels on Christmas day! The quality of the food on the whole was inadequate; we recieved two small slices of meat, two potatoes and two tiny parsnips, the Christmas pudding tasted like uncooked cake mixture, the custard served with the crumble was stone cold, the cheesecake was served with what looked like tinned strawberries. It was clear to us that they had tried to cater for too many guests on the day, to the detriment of many customers. The tables at either side of us had similar complaints, with one couple leaving half way through their meal due to having such a bad experience! This feels to me as pure greed on The Barn Brasserie's part and we have therefore requested a full refund. We will not be going back anytime soon.

We had a fantastic Christmas meal with friends at the Barn Brasserie just a week before Christmas. The food was excellent and the presentation second to none. There were a number of dietary requirements in the group but the staff were very attentive as to what they could provide to accommodate these. The pre-ordering system on line was a headache and it was difficult to speak to a member of staff only via email. A simple form to fill in would be more practical with just a tick in the selected choice. The service from the staff was excellent and the overall atmosphere and experience was amazing. We would definitely recommend the Barn brasserie to our friends and family.

Christmas Day Meal - poor value for money. We were much looking forward to dining out at the Barn Brasserie for a family Christmas dinner, however we were extremely disappointed with the overall meal. We appreciate that dining out on Christmas Day comes at a premium cost, however find it difficult to understand how Barn Brasserie can justify charging £119.99 per head for a main meal consisting of 2 slices of beef, 2 roast potatoes, 2 parsnips, a yorkshire pudding and some plain sprouts, carrots and cauliflower on the side. In addition, it’s confusing how the only difference between the child’s meal at £59.99 per head to that of an adult is one slice of beef. The children’s turkey meal was more substantial than an adults beef meal. To start we were served a slice of bread, smaller than a Jacob’s cracker each. Normally I would not mention my disappointment, however on this occasion I felt feedback should be provided. Ww were very much looking forward to dining with the Barn Brasserie on this special occasion, however it would be fair to say that the main meal lacked the portion size and any festive flavourings and trimming’s one would expect of a Christmas dinner when paying £119.99 per head, and is fair to say, in comparison to many venues that serve Sunday Roast, the main meal yesterday at the Barn Brasserie was below average in comparison. I have written to the Barn Brasserie providing feedback, however am still awaiting a reply from them. At the very least they should be providing some level of refund to guests given the sub-standard Christmas meal being served.

Locale molto affascinante, ottima cucina.

Cannot recommend this place enough. Served around 25 of us last night for a work Christmas party, faultless service, stunning food. We will be back!

Came for works Christmas meal. Great location easy to find car park but entrance difficult to find - thought it was us but met others in the car park searching. Nice meal, attentive staff but no Xmas stuff on the table ? They must have a thing for signs as toilets were hard to find as well! Good for a works do but not sure if would go to normally ?

The food here was lovely and was presented beautifully. The staff was amazingly wonderful and treated us with care. The atmosphere here is stunning.

A flight is only as good as the crew on your flight. Today’s lunch (Saturday) was as good as the staff and chef on that Saturday which made it a memorable meal - thank you. All our disparate needs across three generations were handled seamlessly;...

For as long as I can remember the Sunday lunch at the barn has stood out to be the best of any of the myriad or establishment’s we have visited over the years. Sadly this is no more, the key to the roast here was...

Steven the Bar tender was amazing- made me a Woo Woo when I asked and it wasn’t on the drinks menu! He was the best bar tender, the happiest by far and was a pleasure to be served by him! We had a fab night xx

We visited The Barn for a Christmas dinner and dance event and have come away hugely disappointed. I'll start with the positive and that's the food. Whoever the chef is, is fantastic. Unfortunately, that's where the good comments end as the service was so bad...

We have been to this venue many times and every time it’s been magic 5 star service and good value definitely recommend going there looking forward to our next visit

We chose the Barn to celebrate an 88th birthday and could not have chosen better! From the warmest of welcomes on arrival from Beth in particular…… to the attentive service and wonderful food our “birthday girl” was made to feel every bit as special as she deserves and our time at The Barn truly made her day!!! Many thanks to “our” Beth and to all the team for a fabulous all round dining experience …… we will of course be back!!👍❤️👍

The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect and the food was fabulous

We were in a private dining room. The food was lovely.

Nice atmosphere. Freindley staff. Decent spaces between tables, spacious with a good level of privacy .

Beautiful food and staff were so helpful,polite and went above and beyond. Ended up here for breakfast the morning after attending a family wedding. Will definitely go back

Highly recommend for breakfast , the cost was no more than a posh cafe or town breakfast but felt quite special and great breakfasts . The breakfasts were very generous and very good quality and the service was excellent and the venue felt we were...

Wonderful historic location and set of buildings. Great service and menu choice. Delicious food.

This is not the first time we have been to the barn brasserie. Every time we have been the food has been top quality and and the atmosphere is just right. The service is always great. I would always recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.

Very nice place, quite posh. Good pianist as it playing background music. Was a bit chilly, I guess a big old barn conversion with large windows is hard to heat.

Super dining. Fixed price menu mid week

I booked The Barn for my friends birthday. We got there early and had drinks at the bar. We then went to our table at 7.15. Starters were fine then it all went down hill very fast. Three out of four of us ordered Sirloin...

We booked the gallery for my wife's 60th birthday celebration - the team were excellent always helpful with a can do attitude and a smile. The food was all served hot and was of a very good standard. The space was perfect for our party of 24 and would have been good for upto 30 people. Thankyou all for a fantastic evening 😊

Looking for somewhere close to visit for a last minute dinner and decided with the Barn Brasserie. The service was attentive and the food was tasty and delicious. The drinks were not a rip off 8.75 for a glass of champagne, 8.95 for a 250ml...

We came here yesterday for my husband's 60th Birthday celebration, with family and friends. We had a lovely time, we were up on the terrace. The food and service was so good. We were well looked after very well. They came out with a little birthday dessert with a lit candle in it, which I thought was a nice touch. The only thing I would say was, being up on the terrace it was really hot, and the fan wasn't letting any cool air down. The atmosphere was really lovely. They had a pianist playing in the background. Thank you for a lovely afternoon X🎂🥂🍾

Very disappointed with our most recent visit to The Barn. Bad service (my dining partner was ignored repeatedly, in fact, we both were when sitting in the bar area), mediocre and only just warm food and the Bee Gees tribute act was just one man...

We ate at the The Barn Brasserie, yesterday. We ate at lunchtime and had a lovely meal. Although, not cheap, it was worth splashing out, to celebrate our 44th Wedding Anniversary. The restaurant is so beautifully decorated and how refreshing to have lovely, clean, white,...

We held our wedding here. We can highly recommend this venue..The staff are all extremely friendly professional and ensured our day went perfectly. The food was amazing, exceptional chef work. Thank you all so much. Highly recommended Mr&Mrs Fitch

Nice venue with very nice staff

We stumbled across this absolute gem whilst trying to avoid standstill traffic on the A12 and what a find. The food was tasty and presented nicely. The staff where extremely attentive and understanding of our 3 year old. They even packaged up the remaining pasta for us to take with us! Next time we are going to make this as a lunch stop on our way to Suffolk.

A fantastic place with very friendly & professional staff! The food was excellent & the "Rat Pack" music night was great....

Just been to the Barn for Sunday lunch and it was wonderful. Lovely staff, atmosphere and food. Highly recommended. The staff were so friendly to our children and the children's menu is just perfect. The roast beef was delicious. Forgot what a nice restaurant this...

The pianist created a wonderful atmosphere on arrival. Staff go out of their way to accommodate needs. We had a young baby, pram, all baby's needs were met with a smile. Family able to enjoy coffee after lunch in the upstairs level. The Happy Birthday Plate with candle and brownie topped a perfect day.

Absolutely superb. We were there for a 'celebration of life' and The Barn Brasserie did themselves proud. Friendly yet professional staff, fabulous food and a lovely setting.

Great venue for a wedding, incredibly hospitable staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend.

Terrible meal. Plaice was dry and overcooked lamb rump medium rare was dry and well done. Were well into our meal waiting on our wine and had to ask where it was and still had to wait for it to appear. When asked if we had enjoyed the meal we gave our feedback and were offered a complimentary coffee which we declined. Not even another glass of wine, percentage off or an apology when we paid £100 for the meal. To be told see you again on our way out was insukting. Definitely won't.

Beautiful building. Have been a couple of times over the years. Had a private due ( funeral ) last Friday July 2023. The funeral was handled extremely well, staff very polite and helpful. Made a sad day more of a celebration of life with total respect, Thank you I haven’t marked food high as only had canapés which were beautifully presented. I will be at the Barn for lunch today and positive of great staff, with beautiful surroundings And of cause delicious food.

Amazing food, people and place! Got there for breakfast, but would be also perfect for fine dining.

Everything about the Barn is well thought out, the design lends itself to a very relaxing environment. Staff and management are highly professional, warm, attentive and friendly. The food is first class. This really is a select restaurant which rates higher for me than most....

Very nice venue food was fine but limited menu choice but very good great staff will visit again

Came here for a family meal (there were 10 of us) - The food as fantastic and the staff very pleasant and attentive, they really made us feel very welcome and looked after. The whole place was immaculately clean, and well kept. The only minor quibble was how hot the Barn was inside (hence my four star rating for the atmosphere), admittedly they did have ceiling fans running but, it was still sweltering. That aside, we would most definitely visit again - but next time not in the Summer.

Everything is good here, beautiful location and building, great parking, friendly unobtrusive service and the food... the food is amazing. I'm a coeliac and the choice for gluten free is excellent. Unlike many 'restaurants' you can tell that the food is produced by talented Chefs...

If I could give it more stars, I would. The food, the service, the beauty of the place was all perfection. We went to the restaurant for dinner but it was so gorgeous I would book the venue for any and every event. The price was not much more than your average restaurant but the food and service was above and beyond anything I've experienced before. Cannot recommend dining here enough!

I've been to eat here twice. Both times have been exceptional. The location is private and nicely set in the countryside. The building is obviously old, so rustic but kept well and also decorated to a really nice modern standard. Staff all very friendly, professional and just a perfect service that stands out as above and beyond. The food now, absolutely brilliant. Both times I came I've had 3 or 4 courses and all have been very well prepared and served. Only small negative is the portions are a touch on the small side, but quality more than makes up for this in my opinion. The last time we came there was an Abba tribute too which was brilliant and all included in the price. Definitely will be coming here more regularly and recommend this to anyone wanting a nicer meal out.